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Tesco One-a-Day Hayfever and Allergy 10mg Tablets (Loratadine)
PATIENT INFORMATION LEAFLET
Read this leaflet carefully before you start taking this medicine.
- Keep this leaflet. You may need to read it again.
- Ask your pharmacist if you need more information or advice.
IN THIS LEAFLET:
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1. What this medicine is for
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2. Before you take the medicine
3. How to take the medicine
4. Possible side effects
1.3 Tesco One-a-Day Hayfever and Allergy 10mg Tablets
This product contains lactose. If you have been told by your doctor that you have an intolerance to some sugars, contact your doctor before taking this medicine.
Other medicines and Tesco One-a-Day Hayfever and Allergy 10mg Tablets
Tell your doctor, pharmacist or nurse if you are taking, have recently taken or might take any other medicines. This includes medicines taken without a prescription. There is a potential for loratadine to interact with other drugs including ketoconazole, erythromycin, and cimetidine.
3 HOW TO TAKE THE MEDICINE
| AGE | DOSE |
| Adults and children 2 years of age and over with a body weight of more than 30 kg | Swallow one tablet daily with water. |
| Do not give to children under 2 years of age or to children weighing less than 30kg. As a guide, the average 9 year old child weighs approximately 30 kg (equivalent to 4 and a half stone). Check your child’s weight if you are not sure. For children over 2 years but who weigh less than 30kg a syrup form of this medicine may be more suitable. | |
| If you have severe liver problems : Adults and children 2 years and over weighing more than 30 kg (Check with your pharmacist or doctor) | Swallow one tablet every other day with water |
| DO NOT EXCEED THE RECOMMENDED DOSE | |
If symptoms worsen or do not improve, talk to your doctor or pharmacist.
If you take too many tablets: Talk to a doctor straight away, or contact your nearest hospital casualty department. Take the carton and this leaflet with you. You may get a headache, dry mouth, constipation, blurred vision, have a rapid heartbeat or feel sleepy.
If you forget to take a dose of Tesco One-a-Day Hayfever and Allergy 10mg Tablets: Take the recommended dose as soon as you remember; wait at least 24 hours before taking another tablet. Do not take a double dose to make up for the missed doses.
4 possible side effects
Like all medicines, Tesco One-a-Day Hayfever and Allergy 10mg Tablets can sometimes have side effects, although not everybody gets them.
Serious side effects
Stop taking the tablets and tell your doctor or go to a casualty department immediately if:
- you get any swelling of the face, lips, tongue, throat or other parts of the body
- you experience any wheezing, difficulty in breathing or have any problems swallowing
- you get a skin rash, or hives on the skin after taking the tablets.
The above symptoms may mean you are having a very rare, serious allergic reaction to this medicine.
- you experience convulsions (fits).
Other possible side effects
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If any of the following side effects get serious or concerns you, or you notice any side effects not listed in this leaflet, stop taking the tablets and tell your doctor or pharmacist.
- Headache, nervousness and tiredness in children aged 2 – 12 years.
- Drowsiness, headache, increased appetite and difficulty sleeping in adults and children over 12.
- Very rare side effects are severe allergic reactions (difficulty in breathing, wheezing, itching, hives and swelling), dizziness, rapid heartbeat, palpitations, feeling sick (nausea), dry mouth, upset stomach, changes in liver function, rash, hair loss and tiredness.
- Weight increase: Frequency ‘not known’
Reporting side effects
If you get any side effects, talk to your doctor, pharmacist or nurse. This includes any possible side effects not listed in this leaflet. You can also report side effects directly via the Yellow Card Scheme at:. By reporting side effects you can help provide more information on the safety of this medicine.
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5 STORING THE MEDICINE
Do not use after the expiry date shown on the pack.
This product does not require any special storage conditions.
Keep out of the sight and reach of children.
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6 FURTHER INFORMATION
What this medicine looks like and contents of the pack:
Tesco One-a-Day Hayfever and Allergy 10mg Tablets are white oval tablets with a break line and markings ‘L’ and ‘10’ on one side.
This pack contains 7, 14, 30 or 60 tablets. Not all pack sizes may be marketed.
Marketing Authorisation Holder: Galpharm Healthcare Ltd, Wrafton, Braunton, Devon, EX33 2DL, United Kingdom
Manufacturer: Galpharm International Ltd, Elmhirst Park, Middle Field Road, Barnsley, South
Yorkshire S75 4SL, United Kingdom.
Text revised: 11/2017